bear & lion

Saturday, 18 May 2013

teacher gifts!

there is just over a month of school for us, or bear specifically. i want to give something special to his teacher's, because i really appreciate and value all of their efforts this year. bear has learned so much this past year. he is french immersion, which means he is surrounded by french all day and he is expected to speak it as well. and he does. not a lot, but enough to get by, he will ask to use the bathroom, sing songs and answer a few questions through-out the day.

i have put together a collection of gifts that teachers may appreciate. i don't think you have to spend a lot to show your appreciation. here are a few fun ideas to jazz up or personalize simple gift ideas. form what i have heard, teachers prefer to receive things that are meant for them, rather than their classroom, which makes good sense. you wouldn't buy your mechanic a can of oil to show your gratitude, would you?

here we go!

50 cute sayings from skip to my lou

polka dot tote with cute printable from uncommon designs

personalized soap dispenser from design mom

printable, personal tags from making life whimsical

gift card and treat from hi sugarplum

succulent garden from the idea room

sometimes it's nice to join forces with another family or two and get the teachers a "bigger" gift. like a gift card with more funds on it, or a fancier bag or whatever!

but, it is important to ensure the gift is personal and practical on some lever. crayon art of the teachers initials is not really what a teacher wants to receive... would you?

Friday, 17 May 2013

this moment.

as inspired by souleMama; one photo from our week, no words, only an image to sum up our time as a family. one that captures a moment in time and is a visual reminder of where we were at this time in our lives.

i would love it if you left a link to your { this moment }.

Thursday, 16 May 2013

theme thursday : how to build fairy houses

fairies are wonderful, magical creatures that live in the corners of gardens, under the roots of trees and through-out the woods. they rarely come out when us humans are around, but many children have shared stories of sightings.

there is no right way to build a fairy house.it's all about exploring the land and environment surrounding you, using interesting pieces of nature to build the fairies safe, cozy places to rest. it is vital to remember not to kill anything living when making a fairy house; so do not break branches off of living trees or tear living moss from a rock. use items that are already dead.